Explorative. Playful. Engaging.
A fun, friendly and inclusive class for children and young people with additional needs, where they can move and explore their creativity in a safe and welcoming space. The class uses dance as a tool to develop motor skills and creativity through movement games, sensory props and structured exercises and routines.
The age guidance for this class is 4 to 11 years (4 year olds should be attending school and turning 5 within the current academic year). If your child is over 11 but you think they would benefit from attending this class, please feel free to call our friendly Sales and Admin team for a chat on 01473 295230. If you are unsure whether the class is right for your child, you are welcome to book a taster session by contacting our Sales and Admin team.
*Springboard classes are offered as a Pay As You Go option or by booking a full-term course (with the option to pay in half termly instalments). For more information, please call our Sales and Admin team.
Explore the DanceEast building and what it would be like to attend a Springboard class using our Visual Story.
TERM DATES
Tuesday 30 September – Tuesday 9 December 2025
Half Term: There will be no class on Tuesday 28 October 2025
Please note: If you wish to pay for the term in two half-termly instalments, please get in touch with our friendly Box Office team on 01473 295230.
WHAT TO BRING
Participants should wear clothes that they are comfortable moving in and bring a reusable bottle of water. Water fountains can be found on the ground floor and 1st floor of the building. Shoes should be removed for class and participants should wear socks or participate bare foot.
BURSARIES
Bursaries for autumn 2025 classes are now open.
Bursaries are available to participants on a termly basis. Please remember you will need to re-apply each term if you would like to continue receiving the bursary. Bursaries are not guaranteed each term and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. To keep the bursary for the full term, participants must attend at least 7 out of 10 classes. If 3 or more classes are missed without prior notice, the bursary will be withdrawn.
Children and young people from low-income households may be eligible to access this class for free through the DanceEast Bursary Fund. Find out more about the DanceEast Bursary Fund and the necessary criteria here.
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